The wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak was convicted over three graft charges linked to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court this afternoon sentenced Rosmah Mansor to 10 years in jail and a record RM970 million fine, with an additional 30 years imprisonment if she fails to pay the fine.

However, the sentence can stay pending an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Trial judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan ruled...